New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs has praised the clean energy push of the Adani Group — highlighting how large-scale deployment can create a decisive advantage in the global transition to green technologies.At the Resilient Futures Summit 2026, Sachs said that one of the key lessons from the rollout of new technologies is the power of scale, noting that companies like Adani Group are able to drive down costs and build expertise through rapid and extensive dep…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched a strategic roadmap that charts the next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) journey as a driver of inclusive, non-linear, and productivity-led growth, an official statement said on Tuesday.The ‘DPI@2047 for Viksit Bharat’ marks an important evolution in India’s digital journey — from digital inclusion alone to enabling capability, productivity, and opportunity at scale.According to a NITI Aayog statement, the roadmap,…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Prof. Gobardhan Das and said that his personal life journey is very inspiring. He further said that his rich work and scholarship will enrich policy-making architecture.PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Met Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji this morning. His personal life journey is very inspiring. Every struggle he faced only strengthened his commitment to serve society and make it free from suffering. This has been reflected …
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Saturday launched a report that presents a focused roadmap to address structural urban challenges such as fragmented institutional arrangements, limited devolution of powers, weak financial autonomy, and diffused accountability.Strengthening urban governance is, therefore, critical to enabling cities to perform effectively, said the report which emphasises the importance of strengthening institutional foundations alongside sectoral improvements and priori…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Gobardhan Das, the newly appointed member of NITI Aayog, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for national development and regional revitalisation, emphasising his commitment to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047.Speaking to IANS following his appointment, Das expressed gratitude to PM Modi for entrusting him with a role at the country’s premier policy think tank. He said the appointment was not just an honour for him but for th…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Gobardhan Das, praising his inspiring journey marked by tireless hard work and humility.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi highlighted Das’ significant contributions to public health, science, and innovation that have made the nation proud.“Prof. Gobardhan Das, heartfelt congratulations to you! Your journey, filled with tireless hard work and humility, is truly inspiring…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India’s policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting ‘Ease of Living.’It serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and long-term strategic thinking across sectors, said Prime Minister as he congratulated Ashok Kumar Lahiri on becoming the Vice Chairman and other full-time members.“The Government has reconstituted the …
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Newly appointed Niti Aayog’s Vice Chairman, Dr. Ashok Lahiri, on Saturday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital.This meeting took place a day after assuming charge, marking his first official engagement in the role.Following the meeting, Lahiri, who is also a BJP MLA from West Bengal and a renowned economist, shared the details on social media platform X.”Today, I met with the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi,” he wrote on X.Lahiri had succeeded …
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) In a development with strong Bengal resonance, outgoing West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly and noted economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been selected to become the next vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, according to people familiar with the matter. His appointment, once formalised, will make him the effective head of the government’s premier policy think tank, as the chairpersonship is held by the Prime Minister by default. Lahiri will succeed S…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India’s trade performance in Q3 FY26 reflected a mixed but resilient trend, with merchandise exports rising 1.6 per cent and imports surging 7.9 per cent, NITI Aayog said on Monday as it released its ‘Trade Watch Quarterly.’Services exports grew strongly by 7.8 per cent, with relatively moderate growth in services imports, resulting in a sustained surplus that continued to anchor the overall external balance.Suman Bery, Vice‑Chairman, NITI Aayog, released the lates…